Beats MDE - Coatings
Nanshan, Guangdong, China
Operations and Supply Chain
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Key Qualifications
- We are looking for those who may have 5+ years of experience in development of finishing processes for mechanical components, preferably in a hands-on role developing new anodized cosmetic finishes on aluminum mechanical components.
- We are looking for those who have minimum average, preferably superior color discrimination ability.
- Solid understanding of mechanical properties of materials as they relate to manufacturing requirements and process drivers.
- Experience developing cosmetic anodizing (anodizing) processes applied to aluminum (aluminum) alloys. Experience developing plating and other metal finishing processes meeting both cosmetic and functional requirements.
- Expertise in establishing process controls that adhere to strict color specifications.
- Ability to use advanced analytical tools to characterize surface topography and material characteristics.
- Solid understanding of DOE principles and use of statistical software.
- Ability to plan, implement, and present results from investigations using statistical analysis and clearly communicated results and recommendations. Ability to drive root cause/corrective action activities.
- Experience working with an international supply chain. Ability to reconcile DFM feedback with design goals.
Description
- Match, pilot and scale new cosmetic finishes for production.
- Apply combined mechanical surface preparation (blasting, polishing, texturing) and decorative surface finishing techniques (anodizing, electroplating, PVD) to meet new targets.
- Research new methods for creating new surface finishes and implementing tighter control of existing finishes.
- Evaluate early stages of product development to define critical process requirements and controls for tightest output.
- Plan and implement studies to confirm process capability to achieve high yields on high volume enclosure.
- Present analysis to key decision makers that will be used to make commercial, cosmetic and design commitments.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and address shortcomings relative to company needs.
- Drive on-site support in conjunction with USA counterparts for implementation of manufacturing processes at supplier locations.
- Establish relationships with these counterparts and suppliers, and create development of their capabilities and expertise.
- Maintain key process drivers and domain expertise in the technologies to serve as technical resource on project teams. Investigate and validate new surface finishing processes, techniques, and equipment where appropriate.
- Frequent domestic and some overseas travel expected.